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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 339.69 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 339.69 and 228.16 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 339.69 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/339.69 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 339.69 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 77,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,504.95/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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